Sofia Zoo, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Sofia Zoo in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, was founded by royal
decree on 1 May 1888, and is Bulgaria's oldest and largest zoological
garden. It has an area of 230,000 m² and, as of March 2006, housed
1,113 animals representing 244 species.
awarded to Sofia Zoo on the grounds of the former botanical garden,
then in the outskirts of the city.
Sofia Zoo's exhibition of animals constantly increased, with both
local and foreign species being added.
Sofia Zoo moved from its former location to a new site south of the
centre of Sofia in 1984. Entry costs in 2007 were 1 Lev (approx 0.5
Euro) for adults and 0.5 BGN for Children over 7 years old.
Send Photo to a FriendThe Sofia zoo is the oldest and the biggest on
the Balkan peninsula and one of the oldest in Europe.
The Sofia zoo was moved to its newest location in 1986. Today it is
located between Dianabath and Hladilnika residential areas and
occupies an area of about 360dk.
Working hours:
7 days a week
Summertime: 09.
* Directions: Sofia zoo is located between Dianabath and Hladilnika
residential areas.
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Sofia , is the Capital and largest city of the Bulgaria, with 2,5
million people living in the Capital Municipality.
Sofia Zoo's exhibition of animals constantly increased, with both
local and foreign species being added. Most notably a pair of lionLion
The lion is a member of the family Felidae and one of four big cats in
the genus Panthera.
Sofia Zoo in the capital city of Sofia is both Bulgaria's largest and
oldest zoological garden, being founded on 1 May 1888 through a royal
decree. It has an area of 23 ha and houses 1,113 animals representing
244 species.
Sofia Zoo at the place of the former botanical garden, then in the
outskirts of the city.
Sofia Zoo moved from its former location to a new site in the centre
of Sofia in 1984.
Sofia Zoological garden- the oldest Zoo not only in Bulgaria but also
on the Balkan Peninsula
The Sofia Zoo was founded by royal decree of Prince Ferdinand on 1 May
1888 and was located in the park of the former royal palace.
The Sofia Zoo was established with a Decree of Prince Ferdinand from
01.05.1888 and it was the first institution of this kind on the Balkan
Peninsula and one of the oldest in Europe.
The Sofia Zoo was founded by royal decree of Prince Ferdinand on 1 May
1888 and was located in the park of the former royal palace.
Sofia Zoo is another place of interest for the kids of Sofia.
The capitals Zoo was found in the beginning of 1888 and is a great
place for spending your time with your children.
A Sofia Zoo worker feeds a female elephant in 2004. Bulgaria's main
zoo ins...
Bulgaria's main zoo installed oil heaters for elephants, rhinos and
hippos Thursday, as the Russian gas cut hit its central heating
system, director Ivan Ivanov told AFP.
Sofia houses the Sofia Zoological Garden, which was founded in 1888.
Several international film productions were made here.
* Sofia Zoo, founded in 1888, has an area of 230,000 m² and, houses
1,113 animals representing 244 species.
Sofia Zoopark will mark Saint Andrew's Day, known in Bulgaria as
Andreevden (Андреевден) with a special ceremony dedicated to bears on
November 30 2008. Saint Andrew is, in national tradition, something of
the patron and leader of bears.
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